How to watch The Asian Games 2018 Live Online from Anywhere

The 18th edition of Asian Games is kicking off after two days. In this guide, I will tell you different ways of accessing Asian Games Jakarta and Palembang 2018 on various devices from anywhere securely and anonymously.

Surprisingly, the above-mentioned event does not due coverage and media hype outside Asia. There are few options available you can use to watch all the action according to your own terms.

To cut the long story short, I will not take much of your time and come to the point immediately. To solve your streaming queries, explore my guide in detail.

How to Watch Asian Games 2018 Live Online from Anywhere

I would suggest you to watch Asian Games 2018 through SonyLiv outside India. Also, You can also opt mobile apps like Sony ESPN, Cable TV & iCable apps. However, you will have to foresee geo-limitation hassles as these apps follow region-blocking notion.

Still, I can assure you that a VPN would allow you to circumvent above described problems proactively. It provides you an alternate IP address that helps you to spoof your online location. As a result, you are able to attain required level of security and anonymity both on your different devices.

This is how you can unblock and access live streaming of much anticipated event of the year instantly. Here is the list of my preferred VPN services list that consists of:

Official Channels/Broadcasters of Asian Games 2018

The 18th Asian Games 2018 will be held in Jakarta and Palembang, Indonesia. Surprisingly, Vietnam was planned to host this famous event. But, Vietnam did not make it at the last moment and withdrew its name as a host due to financial constraints.

Here is the list of channels those are offering live coverage of the event:

Countries

Official Broadcaster

India

SonyLiv, JIO TV, Sony Ten 1

Hong Kong

Cable TV

North Africa/Middle East

BeIN Sports

America

Japan

Malaysia

BeIN Sports (Without Cable)

Dentsu

RTM TV channels, Astro Arena Sports

How to Watch Asian Games 2018 on Mobile

Interestingly, you can watch Asian Games 2018 on mobile that will take place in Indonesian cities Jakarta and Palembang. Yes, you have read that correctly. According to my research, you can avail SonyLiv app on your Android and iOS devices. Furthermore, you can access the live coverage of Asian Games 2018 outside India through a VPN. This is because you cannot avail SonyLiv app in countries other than India.

How Can I Watch Asian Games 2018 without Cable

I do not have any doubt to say the least that Asian Games fans have unlimited streaming options. They can take huge benefit from cord-cutting options like Sling TV and Fubo TV. These services enable you to enjoy every moment of highly anticipated sporting occasion without any fuss.

Sling TV

Sling TV is an impressive cord cutting service that helps you to watch Asian Games Jakarta and Palembang 2018. Through its Blue package, you can access to beIN Sports. You can avail the said package that includes Sports Extra feature at the cost of $35 on monthly basis.

Likewise, it also offers 7 days free trial feature. Hence, you can access and watch 19+ channels including beIN sports stress-free. In order to overcome spoiling hassles, I would recommend you to use a VPN to access Sling TV from anywhere.

Fubo TV

Fubo TV is another option you can consider if you do not want to try your traditional TV viewing approach. At the cost of $45, you can watch all the exciting matches of Asian Games 2018 on your screens straightaway. As I mentioned earlier, Fubo TV has an appealing 7 days free trial benefit.

By doing so, nobody can stop you from watching 16+ channels for a month. Based on the pricing factor, it looks as if to me Fubo TV is a pricy option. Likewise, you should select a VPN to watch all the channels after bypassing geo-restriction limitations farsightedly.

How Can I Watch Opening and Closing Ceremony of 2018 Asian Games

You can watch opening and closing ceremony of Asian Games 2018 on your desired broadcasting channels accordingly. The ceremonies will take place at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium Jakarta Indonesia.

Sports not included in 2018 Asian Games

If you are planning to watch sports like Cricket and Sambo during Asian Games, you will feel a little bit dejected. The Olympic Council of Asia has decided not to include Cricket and Sambo since they have finalized 40 sports and 462 events instead of 42 sports that included 484 events initially.

On the other hand, the governing body has included 3*3 basketball and BMX freestyle to improve the number of fans from all around the world.

Wrapping Things Up

I hope you would like my guide on how to watch 18th Asian Games 2018 live online from anywhere. The task of accessing Indonesian Asian Games should not be a difficult one for you if you have a luxury of VPN.

This way, you can unblock and access any official broadcaster of your choice from any part of the world straightaway.

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